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WebSphere Portal Architect
Ascendant Technology, a Premier IBM Business Partner, delivers web-based, Workplace solutions built on dependable IBM technology, enabling our clients to improve employee productivity and extend process efficiencies to their customers and partners. We offer packaged solutions and custom development services to help businesses large and small to web-enable applications and reap the benefits of portal delivery. Ascendant Technology offers services and solutions that improve employee satisfaction, provide the ability to extend and leverage existing technology investments, and vastly improve communication and collaboration. Our areas of expertise include IBM WebSphere and WebSphere Portal applications, Notes/Domino, Tivoli applications, and SOA - Service Oriented Architecture Implementation and Consulting. For more information, please visit ****The candidate must have a strong J2EE foundation with portal development and/or admin experience. The candidate must have 2 years using specific IBM WebSphere products or related tools, and 2 or more years experience in a large enterprise environment using different computing platforms with proven experience in systems/component analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance on various environments, including multi-tier applications. Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills are required for interaction with all levels of management. The position will involve performing projects for multiple clients either at the client site or via telecommuting. Up to 75% travel is required.
Main responsibilities:
-Billing assignments around core technologies.
-Developing proof of concept, prototypes, and overall system architecture as needed for pre-sales support and post-sales implementation.
-Act as subject matter expert in IBM WebSphere Portal, Pervasive and WCM technologies.
-Develop methodology and practices for creation and management of re-usable solution assets software, architecture, and methodology.
-Promote solutions actively to prospects, customers, investors, partners, press, analysts, etc
-Facilitate development of relationships with key business partners.
-Participate in key recruiting and career development activities
-75-100% travel may be required
Required Skills:
-5 or more years of experience in J2EE web development (Java, JSP, Servlet, JavaBean)
-2 or more years with J2EE based application server
-Experience with web portal architecture and integration of web portals with existing applications. This includes experience with deployment and migration strategies, site topology, and portlet development
-Experience developing and/or deploying portlets for WebSphere Portal Server (WPS)
-Strong systems, problem solving and analytical skills; excellent verbal & written communication skills
-Highly effective time management and organizational skills
-Independence with assignments
-Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
-Customer service orientation
-Strong understanding of diverse technical environments and platforms
Desired Skills:
-Experience integrating Portal with Lotus collaboration tools (SameTime, Quickplace) and Domino
-Domino development and/or admin experience
-UNIX
-Database skill including DB2, Oracle
-Java Struts
-J2ME and other pervasive technologies
-Bachelor Degree
Benefits:
401(k) program (match 25% of first 5% contributed)
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Flexible Spending Account (with automatic employer contribution)
Bonus plan for salaried employees
Options Package
Training to keep your skills sharp and up to date
We stay on the cutting edge of IBM technology, consistently reinvest in our employees through training, annual company meeting / tech exchange, small company environment, access to everyone in the company and we have a great culture. Ascendant Technology has a proven management team, we are an IBM Premiere Partner, with regional business in Austin. Travel up to 75% to project site, as needed.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-****.
PLEASE NOTE:
Only apply if you are considering full time employment (W2) We will not be relocating into the US for this position.
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